How to pronounce quacks
Say it like KWAKS. Quacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWAKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quacks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of quacks
American and British speakers say quacks in essentially the same way: /kwæks/ in the US and /kwæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAKS.
What does quacks mean?
- plural of quack How to pronounce quack
- third-person singular simple present indicative of quack How to pronounce quack
Words that rhyme with quacks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quacks.
Questions about saying quacks
How do you pronounce quacks?
Say KWAKS. The American pronunciation is /kwæks/. In British English it is /kwæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quacks?
Quacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWAKS.
Do Americans and Brits say quacks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwæks/ and the British form is /kwæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.